Lejiawen Engineering Team · Published 2026-05-14 · Approx. 8 min read
▎TL;DR / Quick Answer
The standard construction of an acrylic pickleball court is 7 steps: ① base preparation (3–5 days) ② primer (4–6 hours) ③ elastic reinforcement layer (2–3 passes, 12–24 hours each) ④ textured surface layer (2-layer process) ⑤ line marking (12 hours) ⑥ accessory installation ⑦ acceptance. Lejiawen’s ¥98/㎡ labor-and-materials price includes all 7 steps. Below, each process is explained clearly.
Step 1: Base Preparation (3–5 days)
The base for construction quality. This step determines the durability of the entire court.
- Inspect the base— Confirm C25 or above cement or asphalt base, with no sanding, no cracking, and no hollow spots
- Repair defects— Use special repair compound, epoxy mortar, and polyurethane joint filler to treat pits and cracks
- Clean and grind— Remove floating dust and oil stains; grind for leveling or do self-leveling when necessary
If the base is forced through while non-compliant, all later processes are wasted. Time for base preparation cannot be saved.
Step 2: Primer Application (4–6 hours)
- Materials: Acrylic-specific AB primer (A:B:water = 1:1:3), dosage about 0.078 kg/㎡
- Function: Enhances base adhesion and provides good bonding conditions for subsequent coatings
- The primer is the ”bonding layer” of the whole coating system. If brushed unevenly, later layers may delaminate
Step 3: Elastic Reinforcement Layer Application (2–3 passes, 12–24 hours each)
- Materials: Acrylic-specific surface material + quartz sand (80–100 mesh) + water
- Function: Increases ground thickness, improves overall strength and wear resistance, and extends court service life
- Key point: 2–3 passes applied layer by layer, with each pass fully curing for 12–24 hours. This step determines foot feel and cushioning performance
Step 4: Textured Surface Layer Application (2-layer process)
- Materials: Acrylic topcoat (solid color or with micro rubber layer) + 1kg topcoat mixed with 0.3kg sand for texture adjustment
- Function: Determines the court’s appearance and functional properties: slip resistance, wear resistance, and spin feel
- The corundum texture forms in this step and is the source of acrylic courts’ ”good spin”
Step 5: Line Marking (12 hours)
- Mark lines according to pickleball standard court dimensions: inside lines 13.4×6.1m, line width 5.08cm (2 inches)
- Diagonal 14.72m to verify right angles
- Non-volley line is 2.13m on each side of the net
- Multiple courts can use color separation to distinguish courts, non-volley zones, and buffer zones
Step 6: Accessory Installation
- Install pickleball net system (sideline net height 0.914m, center 0.864m)
- Fencing, lighting, seating, and other accessories set in place
- Lejiawen delivers a complete ”court + net system + paddles + balls” package, with accessories installed together at this step
Step 7: Acceptance Standards
- Diagonal verification— Both diagonals should be 14.72m
- Dual net-height measurement— Sidelines 0.914m, center 0.864m
- Surface layer inspection— No bubbles, no delamination, uniform texture
- Line marking inspection— Correct line width, position, and zones
Schedule overview
| Process | Work time |
|---|---|
| 1. Base Preparation | 3–5 days |
| 2. Primer | 4–6 hours |
| 3. Elastic Reinforcement Layer | 2–3 passes, 12–24 hours each |
| 4. Textured Surface Layer | 2-layer process |
| 5. Line Marking | 12 hours |
| 6. Accessory Installation | Depends on configuration |
| 7. Acceptance | — |
| Total | About 5–7 days(depending on weather and site conditions) |
Note: Construction below 5℃ is not recommended because low temperature affects coating curing.
Modular flooring and roll flooring use different construction methods
This article coversacrylic floor paintthe 7-step method. The other two solutions are faster:
- modular flooring— Snap-lock connection, completed in 1–3 days, no layer-by-layer curing required
- acrylic roll flooring— On-site installation and line marking in 1–2 days; multiple rolls can be welded or back-taped
FAQ
Q1: How long does pickleball court construction take?
A: Acrylic floor paint 7-step construction takes about 5–7 days (depending on weather and site conditions); modular flooring takes 1–3 days; acrylic roll flooring installation and line marking takes 1–2 days.
Q2: Why does base preparation take 3–5 days?
A: Base preparation determines the durability of the entire court. Repairing defects, cleaning and grinding, and doing self-leveling when necessary all take time. This step cannot be skipped.
Q3: Why does the elastic reinforcement layer need 2–3 passes?
A: Layer-by-layer construction ensures uniform thickness and qualified strength. Each pass needs 12–24 hours between applications for full curing. This step determines foot feel and cushioning.
Q4: In what season can construction not be done?
A: Construction below 5℃ is not recommended because low temperature affects acrylic coating curing.
Q5: Does ¥98/㎡ include all these 7 steps?
A: Yes. Lejiawen acrylic floor paint at ¥98/㎡ is a labor-and-materials package price, including all 7 steps: base preparation, primer, elastic reinforcement layer, textured surface layer, line marking, accessory installation, and acceptance.
Q6: What should acceptance focus on?
A: Diagonal verification (14.72m), dual net-height measurement (0.914m / 0.864m), no bubbles or delamination in the surface layer, and correct line positions.
▎Related Products
- Acrylic Floor Paint (Labor and Materials Included) — ¥98/㎡ →
/products/courts/acrylic-paint/ - Standard Mige Modular Flooring PB-Entry — ¥120/㎡ (fast installation in 1–3 days) →
/products/courts/interlocking/standard-mige/ - Tournament-Grade Acrylic Roll Flooring — ¥200–260/㎡ →
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▎Related Reading
- “Pickleball Court Construction Cost Breakdown: How Much per Square Meter?”
- “Complete Guide to Standard Pickleball Court Dimensions”
▎References
- Lejiawen NAS Acrylic Construction Solution Technical Materials
- GB 36246-2018 Synthetic Materials Surface Sports Fields for Primary and Secondary Schools